Soft power “fashion panel” resigns en masse

13 Sept 09:25 Key points summarised by AI

All 24 members of Thailand's “soft power on fashion” subcommittee resigned en masse, effective February 1st, claiming they completed their assignment of setting policies and guidelines for the fashion and textile industries.
The panel chair cited members' inability to commit more time due to personal businesses; meanwhile, Paetongtarn Shinawatra thanked them for their foundational work, and a new panel is slated for approval next Friday.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Yesterday 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).